Visitor visa renewal in Hyderabad, telangana

[Safeway]

Hi, I am looking to apply for visitor visa renewal for my parents in Hyderabad, telengana , INDIA. Does any one know when the consulate office will reopen for appointments?...

[rkk09]

Hi,
Appointment slots are opened already. If their travel is under emergency category then you can book appointment in expedited. If they are eligible for drop box( interview waiver) then please move forward and complete all the process and see for the dates.
Thanks

[Safeway]

Thank you so much rkk09. Most likely they will qualify for interview waiver. Their travel is not on emergency . Iam hoping they can get an appointment for drop box .

[varshabc]

When can we know we are eligible for Drop box?
Before visa fee payment or After payment?
Can anyone Clarify please

[rkk09]

Hi,
You will come to know the eligibility before you make visa payments itself. Once you provide Answer for certain questions then you will get Email confirmation for Interview waiver.. Then you can make payment afterwards select the location for drop off the documents.
Thanks

[Safeway]

Thank you rkk09. The drop off also needs appointments right ? Do you know how long it takes these days to get the renewed visa given COVID processing delays ?

[rkk09]

Hi,
Yes. Even drop box, you will need to select the dates to drop off the documents and need to select the location too. For visitors visa renewal, Its very hard for now. But I would say, keep checking the calendar and you can capture the dates.
All the best.
Thanks

[Safeway]

Thank you rkk09. That was helpful.

[peterchad]

Were you able to get appointment ? What is the latest date you see for the appointment ?